BASI"K"S

The Basic Application Software Integrating Keyboarding Skills (BASI"K"S) program for elementary students in grades 4-6 is designed to develop cross-curriculum, interdisciplinary skills used to enhance subjects taught in the regular classroom. These skills are essential for today's students to function effectively in our highly technological society.

By the time they leave 6th grade, our students type an average of 25 WPM. However, our focus in the elementary grades is on techniqe and accuracy, not speed. We want the students to learn proper habits first; speed will come with practice!

Goals and Objectives   Computer Literacy Standards Teach students to use the computer efficiently by teaching them to key words faster than they write. Students will model correct posture and keyboarding techniques. Teach students to use the keyboard and computer as a tool to enrich language arts, social studies, science, and math. Students will demonstrate the ability to reach each key with the correct finger. Teach word processing skills along with keyboarding skills. Students will respond to network system dialog. Familiarize students with computer care, vocabulary, usage, and identify ways technology affects students' lives. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of special function keys.   Students will utilize the computer to produce correctly formatted documents which include graphics.   Students will demonstrate proofreading and editing skills.   Students will integrate computer keyboarding skills with classroom subjects.   Students will demonstrate the ability to format, save, retrieve, and print documents in a timely, efficient manner.
STUDENTS - Click on the links below to practice your skills! DanceMat Typing (From the UK - WAAAAY fun!) Nimble Fingers (Do Beginning or Advanced Lessons; shows a WPM and error rate) TypeOnline (another free typing test with results) Game Goo Fearless Frieda (listen for the words and type) Keybr.com (Quick practice that goes in short spurts and shows your WPM and errors)   Ergonomic Review (From Sammy the Skeleton) Typing Pal (Great ergonomics review, but you have to pay to practice)   History of the Typewriter (From Modern Marvels)
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